Leaders honor their core values, but they are flexible in how they execute them.
COLIN POWELLI think whether you’re having setbacks or not, the role of a leader is to always display a winning attitude.
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Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.
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The chief condition on which, life, health and vigor depend on, is action. It is by action that an organism develops its faculties, increases its energy, and attains the fulfillment of its destiny.
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What could be more important than equipping the next generation with the character and competence they need to become successful
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Every organization should tolerate rebels who tell the emperor he has no clothes.
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The best method of overcoming obstacles is the team method.
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Don’t take counsel of your fears or naysayers.
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Don’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.
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You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.
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I think whether you’re having setbacks or not, the role of a leader is to always display a winning attitude.
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We are not going to dwell on those things that divide us. We are going to rejoice in those things that keep us together to make this a better country – to reach down and back to touch every young person in need!
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Fit no stereotypes. Don’t chase the latest management fads. The situation dictates which approach best accomplishes the team’s mission.
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You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.
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We are not trapped in what the science of management says we can do. We are capable of doing what the art of leadership says is possible.
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If a leader doesn’t convey passion and intensity then there will be no passion and intensity within the organization and they’ll start to fall down and get depressed.
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Endeavors succeed or fail because of the people involved.
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Be careful what you choose: You may get it.
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The essence of leadership is building bonds of trust in your organization.
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I want to see policies that encourage every American to vote, not make it more difficult to vote.
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Always be looking for the opportunities, and always be optimistic about what you can do with that opportunity.
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Treat people kindly. When you are kind to somebody and I don’t mean necessarily “buddy-buddy”, just show kindness and consideration. Show that people are worthy and you respect them and you are glad they’re with you.
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You don’t know what you can get away with until you try.
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Experts often possess more data than judgment.
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You know you’re a good leader when people follow you out of curiosity.
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First you train the followers to accomplish the mission. Second, you resource them: Make sure that they have the tools to do the job. Third, you reward them: You give them medals or bonuses.
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There is no such thing as an unimportant person in an organization.
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None of us can change our yesterdays but all of us can change our tomorrows.
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